The idea for doing stamping block techniques (or block prints) came from a viewer on Periscope– she asked if I had any ideas for using stamping blocks in mixed-media art. Since I’m really upping my mixed-media game for our One Little Tag challenge, I created this mini-class for our Facebook Group and demonstrated it live for Persicope. Just a note: This is a replay of a live broadcast from Periscope- you can join me there by following @CraftTestDummy! It’s […]
World Card Making Day 2013!
Happy World Card Making Day! I’m thrilled to join in the Operation Write Home Blog Hop! I’ve got a few cards to share super-quick tutorial video. So let’s jump in! I used the Challenge Sketch #183 to make my cards, which all have the “Thank You” theme. First, here’s the sketch: And now my cards. Do you notice how there are just little changes? If you’ve been here before, you know that I’m a fan of working in a series […]
Craft Technique: Emboss-Resist Images
Since it’s Friday, I thought I’d share a fun craft technique for you stampers out there: emboss-resist images. All you need is some clear embossing powder, a clear embossing pad (I used my VersaMark Dazzle for this) and then some chalk inks. This is a great technique to use with those Powder Puff Chalking Inks I reviewed earlier this week! To start, stamp your image with clear embossing/pigment ink, then heat emboss with clear embossing powder. Sure, you could use […]